102452 | SWITZERLAND. Luzern. Silver Schützenmedaille (Shooting Medal).

102452  |  SWITZERLAND. Luzern. Silver Schützenmedaille (Shooting Medal). Issued 1901. Commemorating the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival from 30 June–11 July (45mm, 35.77 g, 12g). By Hans Frei in Basel.

 

Helmeted and armored bust of Helvetia right, wearing wreath of edelweiss // SCHVETZENFEST EIDGENOESSISCHES • LVZERN, coat-of-arms over Swiss cross and laurel branch. Edge: Plain.

 

Richter 879b. Choice Mint State. Gunmetal gray surfaces, with a delightful matte nature. Includes original box of issue. Mintage: 7,000.

 

Lasting from 30 June—11 July 1901, the Swiss-wide shooting festival was held in Luzern. Commemorating the event, this silver medal of alluring Art Nouveau design was among the pieces struck.

 

Upload: 15 June 2023.

 

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